I was born and raised in Mandan before graduating college in Billings, Mont., in 2020. My parents, Dave and Jody Murphy, have been part of the Farmers Union family since 2008 when my dad started with Farmers Union Insurance. My brother, Colton is one year older than me and lives in Chandler, Ariz. I also have a 5-year-old son Graesyn who loves golf.
I have been an agent at Farmers Union for three years and five years total. The part I love most about my job is getting to help people be confident that their assets are protected as well as meeting so many great people.
Since moving to Dickinson, I have been a volunteer coach for hockey. I started with Squirts, which is the 9-to 10-year-old range. The past two seasons, I helped at the varsity level. When hockey season is over, you can find me on the golf course.
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Garrett Murphy, left, with his brother Colton and son Graesyn.
North Dakota Farmers Union’s summer camping program is on track to have had 1,300 kids attend this summer. With all of this participation, it is interesting that many people still do not know that NDFU is an educational organization working as an advocate for family farms and ranches through legislation and cooperation.
Our legal name, which is abbreviated to North Dakota Farmers Union, is Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America, North Dakota Division. That is a lot to say, but further describes why we focus on many areas to achieve our mission and goals.
Our camping program teaches leadership and cooperation. We have a new state-of-theart camp and one that has been modernized to the new style of camping today. From camping programs to EPIC events to award trips for youth, educational opportunities have always been a hallmark of Farmers Union.
Our summer camps are one of the most popular summer activities anywhere in North Dakota. We design camps to encourage a new generation of leaders. Program goals are to develop leadership and citizenship skills, while learning about cooperatives, cooperative principles and issues of importance to rural America. Add all the fun activities and you’ve got a great escape for youth every summer.
When you become a Farmers Union member, you benefit from a variety of services. NDFU offers training and education on several topics, including webinars on current farm and ranch issues, cooperative education (function, history and relevance), grassroots organizing and advocacy training, policy development, and
strategic planning.
The program WILD stands for Women in Leadership Development. The program aims to empower women to become active leaders within their own communities. Whether that’s running for a position on a cooperative or local board or simply becoming more involved in an organization, we believe women’s voices are an integral part of any community and deserve to be elevated and spotlighted.
The Grow to Lead program is a leadership program NDFU offers to members who farm or ranch. The goal of the program is to cultivate active agriculture leaders within our organization and in communities across North Dakota.
Our Lead the Way program is a training event open to anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills.
This is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of programs that strive to strengthen our rural influence and our ability to enhance farming and ranching. Check out our website at ndfu.org, download our app or read the Union Farmer to see all the exciting events your organization has to offer. As a member, your participation is encouraged.
NDFU programs provide value
The Community Stewards program encourages NDFU members to become active citizens within their community. The program allows participants to apply for a $500 donation to be made to a nonprofit organization within their community.
We currently are writing our fifth children’s book, which is designed to be a tool to educate consumers about farming and ranching.
POLICY HOPPER
FROM NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION
OBBBA called a 'mixed bag'
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The bill passed both chambers on party lines — 51-50 in the Senate with three Republicans opposing, and 218-214 in the House with just two Republican votes against after leadership applied pressure.
NDFU President Mark Watne called the bill “a mixed bag.” He praised several key NDFU wins, including stronger farm safety net provisions, expanded livestock disaster assistance and more support for crop insurance. However, he criticized the partisan process and warned that future farm bill negotiations could become more difficult.
FARM BILL PROVISIONS IN OBBBA
The OBBBA increases reference prices by 10–20% for all covered commodities. Table 1 at the bottom outlines the updated statutory reference prices by commodity.
Beginning in 2031, the bill also provides an annual inflation adjustment to the reference price through 2035, as shown in Table 2 below.
Producers will receive the higher of their calculated Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year.
Base Acre Allocation
OBBBA authorizes a one-time allocation of new base acres. Producers with average planted acres that exceed current base may qualify. The national cap is 30 million acres. If demand exceeds that amount, USDA will prorate allocations.
Payment Limits and Eligibility
The bill raises the individual payment limit from $125,000 to $155,000 and ties future adjustments to inflation. The bill clarifies that each owner in a qualified pass-through entity can have their own payment limit. This will allow for farm entities such as partnerships or LLCs to receive higher payments. It creates a permanent adjusted gross income (AGI) exception for disaster and conservation programs. Producers with AGI over $900,000 remain eligible if over 75% of income comes from farming or ranching. This mirrors past exceptions under MFP and WHIP+.
Livestock Disaster Programs
The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) will now reflect regional price differences and include unborn livestock losses. The Livestock Forage Program (LFP) reduces the drought trigger from eight to four consecutive weeks of
D2 drought for a one-month payment. Counties with eight or more weeks remain eligible for at least two payments.
Crop Insurance
The bill enhances the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and increases crop insurance subsidies, as shown in Table 3. It also raises administrative and operating (A&O) reimbursements for insurers.
Tax Provisions
OBBBA makes permanent several provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including the Section 199A pass-through deduction and the Section 199A(g) deduction, which benefits farmer-owned cooperatives and their members. NDFU strongly supported making Section 199A(g) permanent. The bill also raises the estate tax exemption from $10 million to $15 million and doubles it for married couples. The $30 million exemption will adjust for inflation in future years.
The bill increases the Section 179 deduction limit from $1 million to $2.5 million and raises the phaseout threshold from $2.5 million to $4 million. It also makes 100% bonus depreciation permanent. In addition, OBBBA extends the 45Z biofuels tax credit through 2031.
Changes to SNAP & Medicaid
OBBBA shifts significant SNAP and Medicaid costs to states and reduces eligible enrollment.
It expands work requirements, limits exemptions and tightens eligibility rules across both programs.
States must cover a portion of SNAP benefit costs based on their payment error rate unless it’s below 6%. North Dakota’s 9.5% rate in 2022 and 2023 would trigger an estimated $11.2 million annual cost, starting in 2026. The bill expands SNAP work requirements to adults ages 18–64 and limits exemptions to households with children under age 14. Total federal SNAP cuts amount to $186 billion.
The bill imposes Medicaid work requirements, requiring adults ages 19–64 to complete 80 work hours per month before enrollment. These individuals lose access to ACA subsidies, and states must redetermine eligibility twice annually. It also tightens income verification, restricts special enrollment, and lowers the provider tax threshold. North Dakota would lose $2 billion over 10 years in Medicaid funding, and 11.3 million people nationwide would lose coverage. Forty-four percent of North Dakota’s Medicaid enrollees are in rural areas.
FARM BILL 2.0
House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson still hopes to advance the remainder of the farm bill — referred to as “farm bill 2.0” — this fall. The new bill would address provisions left out of the OBBBA, including a trigger to reinstate permanent price support laws in 2031 if Congress fails to pass a new farm bill by then. Thompson has indicated the proposal will closely follow the version advanced by the House Agriculture Committee in 2024.
Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-Minn.) has raised strong concerns about the prospects for a slimmed-down farm bill. She noted that cuts to SNAP and the nutrition title in the OBBBA have severely damaged the bipartisan coalition needed to pass a farm bill.
— NDFU Government Relations team
VIIKINGS M I N N ES OTA
trip details
Join our hassle-free trips to U.S. Bank Stadium for the 2025 Vikings season! Leave the parking, traffic and accommodations to us - just sit back, relax and cheer on the Purple and Gold!
VIKINGS TRIPS
INCLUDE:
• Round-trip transportation in a luxury motor coach (Pick-Up Locations: Bismarck, Jamestown & Fargo)
• Lower bowl season tickets
• Hotel accommodations for one night
Sept 14 Atlanta Falcons
Sept 21 Cincinnati Bengals
Oct 19 Philadelphia Eagles
Nov 9 Baltimore Ravens
Nov 16 Chicago Bears
Dec 7 Washington Commanders TBD Green Bay Packers
*All trips are scheduled to depart Saturday morning and return on Sunday evening.
Farmer testifies to Congress
WASHINGTON – Montana Farmers Union member John Wicks testified in front of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit, to detail the importance of credit and risk management to family farmers.
In his testimony before the subcommittee, Wicks emphasized the challenges family farmers and ranchers face and how improvements to credit, risk management tools, and other parts of the farm safety net can help them build and sustain successful agricultural operations.
“While access to affordable and reliable credit and well-functioning risk management tools are important for family farmers, we must have fair and competitive markets and a robust farm safety net,” said Wicks. “Farm bankruptcies are on the rise. Recent changes to improve the farm safety net may help alleviate some challenges with persistently high input costs and low commodity prices. But farmers will face major economic stress as long as corporate monopolies in agriculture remain unchecked, the way they are today.”
To strengthen support for producers, Wicks presented the following recommendations to improve Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan programs:
• Increase loan limits to reflect the current economic environment;
• Make it more feasible for farmers to restructure debt when needed; and
• Ensure these programs meet the unique needs of all types of producers.
Wicks, a fourth-generation farmer from Montana, owns and operates Tiber Ridge Organics, where he grows lentils, chickpeas, wheat, durum, rye and barley.
NFU ENDORSES FARMERS FIRST ACT
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) endorsed the Farmers First Act, bipartisan legislation that reauthorizes and increases funding for the Farm and Ranch
Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN).
“Farming can be incredibly stressful, and too many rural communities still don’t have the mental health support they need,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “The Farmers First Act will help connect our farmers and ranchers with essential resources to address farm stress and improve well-being.”
FRSAN supports those in farming, ranching and other agriculture-adjacent jobs by connecting them to assistance programs that help manage stress and mental health. According to recent data, the farmer suicide rate is more than double the national average. FRSAN is an essential tool for rural and farming communities to receive crucial mental healthcare, often in areas with little to no access.
“We thank Senators Baldwin and Ernst and Representatives Craig and Feenstra for leading the charge on this important topic and urge Congress to support this legislation,” added Larew.
Montana Farmers Union member John Wicks testifies in front of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee, detailing the importance of credit and risk management to family farmers.
The Farmer’s Share
'A GIFT'
After selling cattle and retiring, Jacobsons turn their energy toward building geodesic dome
BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
Retirement looks different for everyone.
For Terry and Janet Jacobson, it meant a project that required extensive thought and long days. They wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Everybody tells us only she and I would undertake something like this,” Terry joked.
The Jacobsons — retired farmers who live 16 miles west of Langdon — built a small geodesic dome that serves not only as a greenhouse, but a visiting area for guests. It’s a structure made up of mostly triangles — 115 in fact — that form the dome shape. Geodesic domes are growing in popularity, with their unique design providing strength and resiliency to weather — particularly for greenhouses.
“We were introduced to domes way back when Buckminster Fuller was really making the news with his domes,” Janet said. “We had done some small projects with domes and got pretty excited about them. We could never afford to build a dome house, or we would probably be living in one.”
The Jacobsons had an organic beef/small grains operation for many
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Terry and Janet Jacobson, who live 16 miles west of Langdon, built this geodesic dome, which contains 115 triangles and has no interior supports. They intend to use it as a greenhouse.
The construction of the dome started in the summer of 2024. The final triangles were put in this spring. Photos by Chris Aarhus/NDFU and submitted.
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years before selling their last four cows in the spring of 2024. At that time, Janet had already been thinking about a greenhouse.
“I had been looking at greenhouses because I wanted to extend our (growing) season,” she said. “I came across some plans. Started with a 10-foot one, but we agreed that wouldn’t be big enough. We’re at 23 feet with this one.”
Using $50 plans from an architect in Oregon, the Jacobsons set about constructing their dome in May 2024. They knew buying new supplies would likely be too costly. Luckily, they already had all the needed, as nearly all of the wood is recycled from the farm.
“I said, what’s wrong with all of those 2-by-4s and stuff you’ve been storing in the barn for the last 50 years?” she said. “We had already taken out most of the barn’s floor, which was all cedar. And we had 2-by-4s from other projects and a bunch of plywood in our shop. And we had some wood from an old house that used to be here. The downside to this is now I’ll never get him to throw anything away.”
The couple spent most of the summer cutting triangles for the dome — too many, in fact. In the end, they had over 300 but needed far less.
“It allowed us to be selective, and so we had a higher quality of triangle,” Terry recalled. “(Initially), I felt really bad about it. But I thought, don’t worry about it. It was paid for in 1938.”
Forming the exterior of the dome meant putting the triangles together in pentagons and hexagons, as well as some additional triangles to fit. They spent time fitting in vents for airflow,
but it was designing the door that took a little more finagling.
“You’re putting a rectangular door where there’s three different angles,” Terry said. “We had to custom-make the triangles to fit the doorway.”
Their neighbors and friends knew it would be a special day when the dome would be finished, so it became a small event, as everyone helped with the final triangles.
“We called it a celebration, and everyone knew this was like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Terry said.
However, not everything went as planned. At the end of the long day, Terry’s biggest fear was realized.
“I was afraid that we’d get all the way to the top and the last triangle wouldn’t fit,” he said. “We got up to the last triangle, and it didn’t fit. But I had a backup plan.”
Terry’s idea was to custom-make a triangle to fit, but it never came to that, thanks to a family friend.
“She remembered that when we were trying to make some of the other pentagons and hexagons fit, you had to push out on them a little bit, which increased the size of the hole,” he said. “She grabbed a 2-by-4 and pushed up on it, and the triangle just dropped into place. And right there, the entire dome got solid. There wasn’t any (instability).”
The Jacobsons are far from done. The dome needs a covering on it, so they’ll likely shingle it. They want to put fans inside the dome to better move air, and they hope to run them on solar power.
“We also have some solar panels that heat water, so at some point we may put those up,” Terry said.
The couple has already enjoyed their new
dome immensely. In addition to having a serene setting to enjoy company, coffee and conversations, they’ve already had one of their plants respond better to being in the greenhouse. And, Janet is able to enjoy her hobbies as well, playing the cello and bass clarinet.
“The acoustics are so great in the dome,” she said.
For Terry, constructing the dome harkened memories of his father.
“My father was a carpenter, and this led me to think so often of him, because he would have loved a challenging project like this,” Terry said. “Building this dome, I’ve never done carpentry like this. There’s nothing square, and yet it’s so strong because of the way the triangles come together that you don’t need interior supports. It’s been so positive and intellectually challenging. It really has been a gift.”
the fourth children’s book from North Dakota Farmers Union
$16.95 plus tax
Dusty learns about generations of family and equipment on their farm, and the latest in soil technology. Find out how Dusty makes Gramps a new thingamajig for his tractor to save the day!
ALL IN THE
FAMILY
Four generations of Esslers have serviced the Kenmare area with insurance for over 70 years
BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
At 19 years old, Jerry Essler learned a lesson about doing business in rural areas — it often comes with a meal. He had come back from a year of college at the University of North Dakota to work for his father Allan’s Farmers Union Insurance agency in Kenmare. He was sent out to make the agency’s annual farm visit, but he made the mistake of arriving after lunch.
“I got out there at 1:30 p.m., and she met me at the door,” Jerry said. “She said, ‘You’re grandpa knew, and your dad knew. Lunch is ready at noon. From now on when you come out, you be here at noon.’ She was adamant about it. We always eat first.”
More than 40 years later, those lessons have served Jerry well. He is
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Farmers Union Insurance agent Jerry Essler, left, worked in his father's office.
Now, Jerry's son Jon is following in his footsteps.
Photos by Chris Aarhus/NDFU
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a third generation Farmers Union Insurance agent training the fourth, as his son Jon is working for him.
“I’ve always been interested in the insurance business,” Jon said. “I never felt pressured or anything to do this. It felt right. It’s where I want to be.”
Peter Essler started selling life insurance for Farmers Union Insurance in 1952, getting his son Allan involved seven years later. Allan spent 40 years as the agent in Kenmare before retiring. He died in August of 2024.
Jerry remembers fondly the time spent in the car together, driving out to family farms.
“We didn’t have cell phones or computers, so we were on the road a lot,” Jerry said. “We spent a lot of time in the vehicle, and that’s where he did most of his training.”
Jon, who has been working for his father for seven years, said he’s still picking things up from his dad every day.
“As you get going, you learn all sorts of
things,” Jon said. “Whenever I would run into somebody I should know but didn’t know their name, I have to lean on dad sometimes. But now, I definitely have a feel for it.”
After working for his father, Jerry eventually moved to Minot to take over an agency in the 1990s, also helping out in the Ray area for a time. When his father retired in 1999, Jerry moved his family back to Kenmare.
“It was nice to be home,” he said.
The Esslers believe in donating time to their community. Jerry was an EMT on the ambulance service and a golf coach for the high school.
“I don’t know which board in town I haven’t been on,” Jerry said. “When you’re in a small community, you have to contribute.”
Having been in the business for so long, the insurance business has changed considerably with the advent of technology, Jerry said. Still, the core principles remain the same.
“You treat your customers all the same — you take care of them,” he said. “Dad always said that. You do the best you can for all of them."
Jerry and Jon Essler stand in Jerry's office in Kenmare. Jerry has been with Farmers Union Insurance for more than 40 years. INSET: Allan Essler, left, jokes with his father Peter in this 1966 photo from the Union Farmer.
NDFU MOBILE APP How to use the
Members can use the same email address and password they use for the NDFU portal to log into the app. If you do not know your password, use the “Forgot Your Password” option. NDFU must have an email address on file for you to use the app. If we do not have an email address for you, please call 1-800-366-6338 or email us at ndfu@ndfu.org to have it attached to your account.
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Login with your email address and password. Use the email address where you receive your NDFU communications.
If you don’t know your portal password, use the Forgot Your Password option!
2
Follow the on-screen prompts to login. NDFU utilizes two-factor authentication for security purposes.
Choose to receive your two-factor code via text or email!
3
Enter the code to get into the app. If the texting option does not work the first time, try again and choose the email option.
You will stay logged into the NDFU app continually, providing you open the app once a month!
Three of the features of the app include a home screen with notifications, state convention registration and the ability to find and contact your legislators about important issues!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to be a member to log into the app?
Yes. The app is for NDFU members. Those who would like to become members can sign up at NDFU.org!
What if NDFU doesn’t have my email address? Like any online service, we require an email address to use the mobile app. Contact us at 1-800-366-6338 or ndfu@ndfu.org to have an email address added to your account. Additionally, if we have a different email address on file than the one you’re currently using, you can use the one we have on file or contact us with your new address.
NDFU has my email, but I’ve never used the online portal. What’s my password? Search NDFU in the app store or scan the QR code. Download the app, use the Forgot Password link on the login screen and follow the on-screen prompts to set a new password using the email address we have on file for you!
If you continue to have trouble logging in, contact Chris Aarhus in the Communications Department at 701-952-0118 or caarhus@ndfu.org.
Summer of fun
at North Dakota Farmers Union Camp
Around the state
The NDFU Board of Governors held its summer meeting July 8-9 at the state office in Jamestown.
County Farmers Union President Keith Smith presents the first place prize of $50 cash to Karen Smith and Joann Bergrud — winners of the second annual women’s golf scramble in June at the Maddock Golf Course. Door prizes and auction items were generously donated by 35 local businesses and organizations. CenDak sponsored the meal.
Benson
Mercer County Farmers Union served root beer floats and gave away a free trip to camp at the Mercer County Fair.
Burke County Farmers Union members Amber and Jason Fiesel, right, won a drawing to receive a meal delivered by BCFU director Theresa Ross.
Sargent and Ransom counties took members to a Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks game in July.
County Calendar
Aug. 4 — Wells & Benson County Farmers Union youth bus trip, 8 a.m., leaving from Harvey.
Aug. 8 — Stutsman County Farmers Union youth bus trip.
Aug. 29-30 — McIntosh, Logan & Dickey counties, Tri-County Trip to threshers show in Rollag, Minn.
Sept. 7-10 — National Farmers Union Fly-in, Washington, D.C.
McHenry County Farmers Union held an EPIC event June 25, visiting the Falkirk Mine and Garrison Fish Hatchery. The kids toured both facilities, had a chance to hold a small sturgeon and learned about the mine’s conservation efforts.
Stark County Farmers Union held its annual picnic, getting a chance to visit with neighbors and friends. Kids all received passes to go to the West River Community Center in Dickinson.
Harper proudly stands with the letter she received from the Tooth Fairy after a tooth fell out on the first day of Farmers Union Camp. She said when the tooth fairy comes back, she intends to set a trap with candy and fake teeth.
Celebrating summer Blueberry Bonanza at Founding Farmers
Summer is in full swing at Founding Farmers, which means their seasonal blueberry desserts are back and better than ever.
Keeping with their scratch-made and thoughtful sourcing roots, Founding Farmers is serving up blueberry pie, blueberry-filled donuts, blueberry crumble ice cream, blueberry crumble sundaes, and blueberry cheesecake all season long.
Wild blueberries from Merrill Blueberry Farms in Hancock, Maine, are the inspiration for these summer specials. The Merrills have been farming wild blueberries for exactly 100 years. Smaller and more flavorful than conventional berries, they are also packed with antioxidants.
But wild blueberries aren’t all that makes these seasonal delicacies delicious. Founding Farmers also uses flour from the North Dakota State Mill and Elevator in Grand Forks
and sugar from the American Crystal Sugar Company. Both ingredients are transported directly from the sprawling fields of the Midwest via one of North Dakota Farmers Union's 18-wheelers, cutting out the middleman and ensuring American family farmers earn a larger share of the food dollar.
This mission-driven work to unbundle the industrial supply chain while serving up delicious food is what Founding Farmers is all about. It takes a village to bring all of these thoughtfully sourced ingredients together, but the result is worth every single blueberry bite.
Learn more about the sourcing of Founding Farmers’ blueberry specials at wearefoundingfarmers.com.
Founding Farmers is made up of eight restaurants owned by North Dakota Farmers Union in and around the Washington, D.C., area, as well as Philadelphia.
CLASSIFIEDS
Ads must be submitted through the online form at www.ndfu.org. Click “Classifieds” at the very bottom of ndfu.org and fill out the online form. Ads must be re-submitted each month. No exceptions! Deadline is the 15th of every month. Limit 75 words.
MEMBERSHIP DUES MUST BE CURRENT!
FARM
FOR SALE
BALERS, two JD 510 balers, Makoti area. $500 for both. 701-852-1150, Art Oen, Minot.
JD COMBINE 2001 JD 9750 Combine, PRWD, Cont Master - Eng -4968/Sep- 3331. Above avg condition; 2010 635F Flex Head w/ Crary Air Bar; JD 2014 DB60 PARTS: 36 JD Pro-Series XP Meters with Mini Hoppers/Trimble True Count Air Clutches/Seed Tub Sensor Wire Harnesses 3 control boxes/Air tanks to run clutches for 3 row shutoff; Trimble Wiring/Hoses. 36+ Steel Closing Wheels & Dry Rate Controller; 1981 GMC 7000 Tandem Truck, runs good. 701-3215711, John Kempf, Ashley.
15-30 MCCORMICK TRACTOR, make offer, 1 New Tire LT245-75R-Load Range E. 2-Cream Separators, 4-wheel Steel Running Gear, 1 Covered Wagon Running Gear, Two New Holland Side Deliver Rakes with new teeth and dual hitch. 12’ Kirschman Drill, 4 Btm. Pony & Packer. Email: larryn@westriv.com. 701-5488020, Larry Nagel, Shields.
1998 NH TR 98 COMBINE. 4300 engine hours. Field ready. $12,500 obo. NH 973 flex head. New knives and reel fingers last 300 ac. $3000 obo. Good 3208 cat engine. 701-477-2114, Gary Garceau, St. John.
AC TRACTORS, Two 1935 WC Allis Chalmers tractors, serial numbers WC 5108 and WC 5978. One has new rear tires, and one has new radiator. Both fuel tanks have been lined. Also have some extra parts to go with. Also have some metal panels for a Miracle Span Building. 701-367-5604, Vern Anderson, Fargo.
GRAIN DRYER, GT Tox-o-wik 370 batch grain dryer used last fall, recent new bottom bearing, JD 1600 25 ft. chisel plow, walking tandems with NH3 hyd. shut off and 2 bar harrow, JD 250F 24 ft. chisel plow with older hyd. cable lift., Westfield end gate drill fill, hyd. with electric shut off, 3" X 12 ft. Mayrath drill fill auger, 12 volt , 1951 Chev. 2 ton truck, runs, wood box and hoist. 701-822-0878, Randy Hochstetler, Rolette.
MINN MOLINE U TRACTORS. One in running condition, needs intake manifold work. Second available, currently not running; Pair of Work Harnesses for mid-sized horses. Well preserved. Additional collars and parts included. Make offer. 701-549-3727, Lyle Carpenter, Walhalla.
CREAM SEPARATOR, old fashioned DeLaval #618 milk/cream separator w/stainless steel bowl and parts. Also, stainless steel surge milking containers and several antique cream cans. Horse drawn road grader, hay dump rake, 4 row crop cultivator, sickle mower, side delivery rake. All with steel wheels. Selling farm site and hate to haul out for scrap metal and lose history of the past. Text me or email parnelljt@yahoo. com for more information. 507-227-6151, Parnell Thorson, Waseca, Minn.
WANTED
HOE DRILLS, John Deere set of two or three 9400 hoe drills with transport. Call or text with what you have, will get back to you. 701-2405685, Donald Ackerson, Garrison.
TRACTORS, IH 706, 806, 1206, 856, 1256, 1456, 966, 1066, 1466, 1566, others; JD 4520, 4620, 5010, 5020, 6030, others; MMs 950 on up; Olivers 1964 on up. AC 200, 210, 220, D-21; will buy all running or not. 701-6282130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE
1980 PLYMOUTH DUSTER, 2 door, slant 6, 4 speed, new tires, $1500. 701-852-1150, Art Oen, Minot.
HARNESS, Quarter horse team harness, with collars, pads & bells, $900. Single nylon driving harness, $175. Haliday ranch saddle $600. Black show saddle $1800. Chinks, belts, wallets, expert saddle repair done right, quick. Halters, saddle & bareback pads etc. Good shape. 701202-1174, Tom Liebel, Mandan.
COLLECTIBLES, antiques and collectible items that include advertising signs, oil cans, road signs, pop signs, anvils, thermometers, crocks, shell boxes, and some old metal toys. 701-2205746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.
REMINGTON 700 VLS 22-250, laminated stock, heavy barrel. Scheels Hunter Series 6-18 scope. Never fired, no box. $1300. 701-850-6577, Mike Craik, Devils Lake.
DESK, Blonde wooden seven drawer kneehole desk; two antique dressers; several 32 gallon rubber garbage/storage cans; two triangular grain hoppers w/straps/chains to fasten onto grain auger; transition for adding aeration to an existing grain bin/screens/fans. 701-629-9003, Doug Halden, Stanley.
WINNEBAGO, 1985, 22 ft rear bed, 454 Chevy, 34k miles on generator. $5,500 obo. 701-3202094, Cliff Meadows, Medina.
WANTED
TAILGATE for 1939-1949 International pickup. 701-789-0327, Doug Lund, Aneta.
HISTORICAL DATA, information from Ypsilanti or Montpelier, ND. Centennial books or whatever you may have. Anything with last name “Sevik.” 701-368-8427, Cindy Burkle, Jamestown.
PRAIRIE DOG HUNTERS to hunt on my land. Make reservations now. Email: larryn@westriv. com. 701-548-8020, Larry Nagel, Shields.
OLD STUFF: ND license plates, ND picked arrowheads, advertising signs or thermometers. I'm also looking for old signs that have the Indian Head logo, it could be a road sign, coal sign, or a Highway Patrol car door sign. I also buy small town metal trade tokens, silver coins, oil cans, gas pumps, animal traps, crocks, marbles, metal toys, ND made pottery, and older carnival glass. I can travel to your location. 701-220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.
SIGNS, ADVERTISING, COLLECTIBLES. Son and I are looking for things to add to our collection. Old Signs, Farm Related, Gas & Oil, Advertising, Highway Signs, Railroad related items, License plates, oil cans, barber/salon items. Old items w/ small town advertising-mirrors, thermometers. Paying cash and will travel. Text/Call anytime. Would love to visit with you. Or stop and visit me along I-94. 701-989-0495, Bryan Behm, Medina.
QUONSET TIN, to patch holes on a Behlen Curvet Quonset. Doesn’t even need to be a full sheet. Located just south of Napoleon. 701-426-8764, Emily Piatz, Napoleon.
RIFLES, Winchester models 88 and 100, prefer .284 and .358. 701-897-0099, Jerry Zimmerman, Roseglen.
MILITARY ITEMS. WWI and WWII German Japanese and American Military Items: Uniforms, Hats, Helmets, Medals, Badges, Patches, Flags, Knives, Bayonets, Daggers, Swords, Leather Flight Jackets, German Lugers and other WWII Military Guns. Also WWII North Dakota 164th Infantry Regiment Items. Call/ Text. Email jgrindahl@gmail.com. 701-2007125, John Grindahl, Fargo.
BRANSON, MO
See the Fantastic Caverns, Neil Diamond Tribute, Butterfly Palace, Legends in Concert, Sight & Sound Theater, St. James Winery, Hot Rods 'n' High Heels & more! Trip includes 14 attractions, 11 meals, luxury motor coach transportation & hotel stays. Prices start at $1,500 based on room occupancy. Book your seat at ndfu.org/tours or call 800-366-6338 today!
NOV. 10-16 | DEC. 1-7
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